In orders passed on August 16 and October 11, Bombay HC banned bullock cart racing in the state till final disposal of the matter pending with the court.

On November 10, the Maharashtra Government issued a notification stating the rules for conducting bullock cart races in the state.

The very same day, another notification was issued warning collectors against allowing bullock cart races in their respective districts.

The resolution warning collectors against issuing permissions states a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) which was filed in the High Court in August and the court had stayed all bullock cart races in Maharashtra till final decision was taken on the matter. (ANI)

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 24 (ANI): A day after the Indian Air Force doused a forest fire in Trikuta Hills of Katra district, Wing Commander Vikram Singh said it was a 'daunting' task to fly with Bambi buckets carrying 2500-3000 litres of water.

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday issued an advisory for the general public and healthcare personnel on how to take preventive measures in high-risk areas and how the Nipah virus spreads and what are its symptoms.

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday informed that he has called for the meeting of Finance Ministry official tomorrow, after the floor test in the state assembly, to take a decision on the state budget.

New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The Central High-level Team, appointed by the Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda to probe the outbreak of Nipah Virus in Kerala, observed that the disease is not a major outbreak and is only a local occurrence.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 24 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday requested the central government to provide immediate relief to the common people who are suffering from the ever-increasing fuel prices.

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 24 (ANI): Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said that the reduced value of the Indian rupee in comparison to the US dollar is causing fuel price hike.